INTRODUCTION

SPSS is a statistical analysis tool that enables any firm or individual analyze enormous data in order to understand it. It is commonly used to draw correlations between variables and make statistically valid forecasts for future results. This course will provide its participants with skills to understand the uses of SPSS, as a tool to summarize and aid in the interpretation of research findings.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training, the participants will be able to;

·         Comfortably use SPSS as a data analysis tool

·         Enter and reorganize information within SPSS

·         Effectively summarize research finds using SPSS

·         Successfully highlight, understand and interpret their research results using charts

·         Comprehend the basic principles of inferential statistics

·         Carry out inferential statistical analysis using SPSS

·         Integrate information and build models

·         Edit SPSS output to produce scientifically sound research reports

DURATION

 5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course is intended for project staff, researchers, managers, decision makers, and development practitioners who are responsible for projects and programs in an organization

COURSE OUTLINE

Module One: An overview of SPSS

·         Basic data quality checks

·         Basic Descriptive Statistics

·         Basic exploratory data analysis procedures

·         Basic statistical terms and concepts

·         Common inferential statistics

·         Creating and editing a data file

·         Data Processing using Surveys Processing Software (CsPro) and Census

·         Editing output

·         Frequently –used dialog boxes

·         Mouse and keyboard processing,

·         Opening file and file extensions

·         Printing results

·         The core functions of inferential statistics

·         Use of Mobile Phones for Data Collection and Processing

Module Two: Data Entry, management and Manipulation

·         Define and label variables

·         Enter categorical and continuous data

·         Exploring data Selecting and sorting cases

·         Help files

·         Merging files

·         Replacing missing values

·         Restructuring data

·         Syntax and output

·         Transform, recode and compute variable

·         Tabulations and Graphics

·         Creating and editing graphs and charts

·         Cross Tabulations

·         Frequency Tables

·         Graphing Qualitative data

·         Graphing Quantitative data

·         Stub and Banner Tables

Module Three: Advanced Statistical Analysis

·         Correlation and simple linear regression

·         Data Reduction Methods

·         Introduction to Econometric Analysis

·         Introduction to estimation and hypothesis testing

·         Introduction to Longitudinal Analysis Using SPSS

·         Introduction to Time Series Analysis

·         One sample tests: sign, t-test, and signed rank tests

·         Regression Analysis

·         Three or more samples

·         Two-sample tests: t-test, Mann-Whitney test

GENERAL NOTES

·         The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

·         The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

·         Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.

·         The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

·         All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

·         Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901

·         This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org